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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And David became more and more powerful, because the LORD Almighty was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And David became more and more powerful, because the LORD of Heaven’s Armies was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So David went on and became great, and the LORD of hosts <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of armies <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, and Yahweh of hosts <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David steadily grew more powerful, and the LORD of Armies was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David steadily grew more powerful, and the LORD of Hosts was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David became a great and strong ruler, because the LORD All-Powerful was on his side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And David waxed greater and greater; for the LORD of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />David continued to grow more powerful because the LORD of Armies was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />David grew stronger and stronger, because the LORD Almighty was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />David became more and more prestigious because the LORD of the Heavenly Armies was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />David's power steadily grew, for the LORD who commands armies was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />David grew greater and greater; for the LORD of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So David became greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David grew greater and greater, for Yahweh of Armies was with him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And David goes, going on and becoming great, and YHWH of Hosts [is] with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David goeth, going on and becoming great, and Jehovah of Hosts is with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David will go, going and growing great: and Jehovah of armies with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And David went on growing and increasing, and the Lord of hosts was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And David continued advancing and increasing, and the Lord of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />David became ever more powerful, for the LORD of hosts was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So David became greater and greater; and the LORD of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David was going on, and he became rich, and LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts was with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And David waxed greater and greater; for the LORD of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David continued to increase, and the Lord Almighty <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3348" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">David Conquers Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">And David</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">became</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·lō·wḵ (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">greater</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">and greater,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">for the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">was with him.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></span><br />Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">2 Samuel 8:6</a></span><br />Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a></span><br />He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">1 Chronicles 29:12</a></span><br />Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-25.htm">1 Chronicles 29:25</a></span><br />The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">2 Chronicles 1:1</a></span><br />Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32-36</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. / He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Psalm 89:19-24</a></span><br />You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. / I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27</a></span><br />I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-37.htm">Psalm 89:37</a></span><br />like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a></span><br />Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></b></br> Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10</a></b></br> And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts <i>was</i> with him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/17-9.htm">Job 17:9</a></b></br> The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.</p><p class="hdg">for</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-20.htm">1 Chronicles 9:20</a></b></br> And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, <i>and</i> the LORD <i>was</i> with him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-7.htm">Psalm 46:7,11</a></b></br> The LORD of hosts <i>is</i> with us; the God of Jacob <i>is</i> our refuge. Selah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/8-9.htm">Isaiah 8:9,10</a></b></br> Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/19-31.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-26.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-29.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-3.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-5.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-20.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-18.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-34.htm">Waxed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-8.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-21.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-21.htm">Waxed</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And David became greater and greater</b><br>This phrase highlights the progressive nature of David's rise to power and influence. David's growth in greatness is not merely a result of his own abilities but is attributed to divine favor. Historically, David's ascent began with his anointing by Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>) and continued through his military successes and leadership skills. His greatness is also seen in his ability to unite the tribes of Israel, establishing Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center. This growth can be compared to the parable of the mustard seed in the New Testament (<a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Matthew 13:31-32</a>), symbolizing the kingdom of God starting small and expanding greatly.<p><b>for the LORD of Hosts was with him</b><br>The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, underscoring His power and authority. This divine presence with David is a recurring theme in his life, as seen in his victories over Goliath (1 Samuel 17) and his success in uniting Israel. The phrase indicates that David's success is not due to human effort alone but is a result of God's active involvement and blessing. This divine accompaniment is a foreshadowing of the presence of God with Jesus Christ, who is called "Immanuel," meaning "God with us" (<a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a>). The LORD's presence with David also fulfills the covenantal promises made to the patriarchs, ensuring the establishment of a kingdom that would ultimately lead to the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, David is anointed king over Israel and is known for his heart after God. His reign is marked by military victories and the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lord_of_hosts.htm">LORD of Hosts</a></b><br>A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies. This title underscores God's power and presence with David, contributing to his success.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David reigns. This period marks the unification of the tribes under a single monarchy, with David as the king.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, it is the city that David captures and establishes as his capital, symbolizing his growing power and God's favor.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_anointing_of_david.htm">The Anointing of David</a></b><br>The event where David is recognized as king over all Israel, which sets the stage for his increasing greatness as described in this verse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_brings_success.htm">God's Presence Brings Success</a></b><br>David's increasing greatness is attributed to the LORD's presence. In our lives, true success comes from aligning with God's will and relying on His strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_favor.htm">The Importance of God's Favor</a></b><br>David's account illustrates that God's favor is crucial for overcoming challenges and achieving our God-given purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_humility.htm">Leadership and Humility</a></b><br>Despite his growing power, David's heart remains humble before God. Effective leadership requires humility and dependence on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth_and_maturity.htm">Spiritual Growth and Maturity</a></b><br>Just as David grew greater, we are called to grow in our spiritual walk, becoming more like Christ through the Holy Spirit's work in us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The title "LORD of Hosts" reminds us of God's ultimate control over all circumstances. We can trust Him to guide and protect us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_cherethites_in_the_bible.htm">What are the visions and prophecies of Gad?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_jesus_inherit_david's_throne.htm">Would Jesus inherit David's throne? Yes, per Luke 1:32. No, as a descendant of cursed Jehoiakim (Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeremiah 36:30).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/contradictions_in_1_samuel_4_on_eli's_sons.htm">Are there any contradictions between 1 Samuel 4 and other biblical accounts regarding the fate of Eli's sons or the Ark's movements?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) This verse corresponds word for word with Samuel, only omitting "God" after "Lord." Literally, <span class= "ital">and David walked on, a walking and growing great</span>--a common Hebrew metaphor of gradual and progressive increase or decrease. (Comp. <a href="/genesis/8-5.htm" title="And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops of the mountains seen.">Genesis 8:5</a>, and the use of the term <span class= "ital">andante,</span> "walking," in music.)<p><span class= "bld">Lord of hosts was with him.</span>--The Lord of Hosts is doubtless a contracted form of the fuller expression, Lord God of Hosts, as it appears in Samuel. The Lord (or God) of Hosts is <span class= "bld">a</span> title derived from God's supremacy over the host of heaven, <span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> the stars, worshipped as deities by the races environing Israel, insomuch that the very word for <span class= "ital">God</span> in the old Babylonian is represented by a star (*); and in the later Assyrian character <span class= "ital">star</span> was represented by the symbol for <span class= "ital">God</span> thrice repeated. Assur, the supreme deity of the Assyrian Pantheon, is called in the inscriptions "king of the legions of heaven and earth," or "of the great gods." Similar titles were given to the Babylonian Nebo and Merodach. The Hebrew phrase is therefore, in one sense, equivalent to a concise assertion of the statement, "Jehovah your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords" (<a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm" title="For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regards not persons, nor takes reward:">Deuteronomy 10:17</a> : comp. also <a href="/psalms/95-3.htm" title="For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.">Psalm 95:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/97-7.htm" title="Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all you gods.">Psalm 97:7</a>). That the hosts in question are the stars appears from <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm" title="By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.">Psalm 33:6</a>; <a href="/isaiah/40-26.htm" title="Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who has created these things, that brings out their host by number: he calls them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one fails.">Isaiah 40:26</a>; <a href="/judges/5-20.htm" title="They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.">Judges 5:20</a>. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">greater</span><br /><span class="heb">הָל֣וֹךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·lō·wḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and greater,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגָד֑וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָא֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was with him.</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">1 Chronicles 11:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">1 Chronicles 11:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">1 Chronicles 11:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">1 Chronicles 11:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">1 Chronicles 11:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">1 Chronicles 11:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">1 Chronicles 11:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">1 Chronicles 11:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">1 Chronicles 11:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">1 Chronicles 11:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:9 David grew greater and greater (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>